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Chapter 4 - Gift Package

[ Host, would you like to receive the Family Development Beginner Gift Package? ]

Arthur's heart raced. "Absolutely!" he responded, excitement bubbling just beneath the surface.

A delicate chime resonated in his mind, signaling the unlock of something significant.

[ The Family Development Beginner Gift Package has been opened: You are now rewarded with 10 Million Unicreds in family development funds, along with a piece of stock information. ]

[ Note: The family development funds can only be used for nurturing and expanding the family. This sum has been transferred to the host's PNB (Panterra National Bank) account. ]

[ Your personal panel is now accessible! ]

Arthur's focus sharpened instantly at the sight of that staggering number,10 million Unicreds.

It wasn't just a numeral to him; it was a gateway to opportunity, leverage, and breathing space.

Ten million Unicreds... just think! One Unicred equals ten Earth dollars, so that's a whopping hundred million dollars in my former world's currency.

In the past, such a sum would barely create a ripple in the vast ocean of the Osborn Group's wealth, a drop in a bucket among hundreds of millions in assets.

Yet now? Now, it represented his freedom from debt, an opportunity to steer his family toward a more secure future.

He didn't see it as "money to spend." No, it was ammunition,carefully aimed and ready to fire at the right moment.

But what intrigued him even more was the second reward: stock information.

Arthur's fingers drummed thoughtfully on his thigh.

In a family on the brink of disaster, a solid, high-value market tip could serve as a powerful slingshot for recovery.

The real question was,was this merely a stock suggestion, or something groundbreaking?

"Wait," he pondered aloud, "is this data going to automatically integrate into my mind?"

[ Correct, Host. The information will be seamlessly transferred directly to your consciousness.]

A warm pulse washed over him, gently touching the back of his skull, and just like that, his mind was brimming with a treasure trove of insights,company profiles, market trends, and untraveled paths for potential mergers that no human analyst had ever pieced together.

A faint smile lifted Arthur's lips. "So, this is how we're going to approach things…"

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[ Personal Panel ]

[ Host: Arthur Osborn ]

[ Identity: Head of the Osborn Family ]

[ Age: 22 ]

[ Three Dimensional Attribute ]

Strength: 8

Intelligence: 12

Speed: 6

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Family Panel

[ Family: Osborn Family ]

[ Family Level [1]: Founding Family ]

[ Family Halo: Loyal to the Family ]

[ Family Influence Points (FIP): 1150 / 10,000 ]

[ Family Members: 55 (Loyalty over 90 means they would sacrifice their lives for the family.) ]

[ Family Industry: Osborn Group — Osborn Real Estate Company ]

[ Family Assets: 10 million Unicreds ]

[ System Mall: Locked ]

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Arthur meticulously examined each detail on the screen, ensuring he didn't overlook a single line.

"System," he prompted, "can you explain Family Influence Points?"

[ Family Influence Points represent your family's prestige and reach. The higher the FIP, the greater your power. ]

"And is accumulating FIP the only way to elevate our family level?" he inquired.

[ Correct. You require 10,000 points for the next level. ]

He nodded slowly, already brainstorming strategies to boost influence without draining their financial reserves. "And what exactly does the family level signify?"

[ It reflects your family's standing as calculated by the system. Prestige, wealth, and network all play a crucial role. ]

Arthur absorbed this information with quiet satisfaction.

The numbers were significant but more importantly, it confirmed what he instinctively understood: prestige was currency.

Money could vanish in an instant, but influence? That had to be earned, seized, or forged through effort.

Closing the panel brought his surroundings into sharper focus.

The room felt vast,almost extravagant,with a king-sized bed draped in luxurious silken covers and a towering wardrobe crafted from dark wood.

Marble floors gleamed like glass underfoot while a crystal chandelier cast warm golden light across the space.

Yet amidst this beauty lingered an unpleasant odor of stale alcohol; bottles lay scattered across the floor like remnants of a wild party gone awry.

Arthur wrinkled his nose at the smell,a stark reminder of his past life filled with chaos and regret.

He'd never touched alcohol; its foggy embrace was something he'd always avoided.

With a soft sigh, he stepped into the adjoining bathroom.

The man staring back at him in the mirror was almost unrecognizable.

A sharp jawline framed piercing blue eyes that sparkled like cut glass.

Dark brown hair caught glimmers of light while his tall frame exuded strength,not bulky like a fighter but lean and athletic thanks to good genetics.

Arthur raised an eyebrow slightly. "Damm… so this is what an upgrade feels like."

After a refreshing shower, he emerged transformed,dressed in white jeans paired with a crisp shirt and black blazer.

A gold cross-shaped pendant shimmered around his neck.

He looked polished and purposeful.

"Now this…" he murmured as he admired himself in the mirror, "is how you face the world."

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As Arthur descended the polished marble staircase, each step seemed to echo in the stillness of the house.

The soft hum of distant conversations floated up to him,a comforting reminder that life thrived within these walls.

Suddenly, a smooth and composed voice broke through his thoughts.

"Master Arthur. You finally decided to come out of your room."

Arthur paused mid-step, curiosity piqued, and turned around.

Standing just a few meters away was a man almost his sixties, impeccably dressed in a butler's uniform so sharply pressed it appeared to be woven from shadows themselves.

A fine mustache adorned his upper lip, while his hair was slicked back with meticulous precision.

But it was his eyes,dark, steady, and assessing, that truly captivated Arthur; they conveyed an unspoken authority that hinted this man was far more than just a servant.

This wasn't merely someone who served the family; he is their guardian, their silent protector.

Arthur was quite in a daze as he seized up the man,he is the current Butler of the Osborn Family and he has been in this family as long as Arthur can remember.

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